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When Bread is Enough

From my book, Teachable Moments, which comes out in 3 weeks

32 total reviews 
Comment from Begin Again
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What an amazing post! How someone could see that something so simple as a piece of bread could become the security blanket that allowed them to overcome the fear and terrors they've faced. Beautifully written. Thank you for sharing.
smiles and Hugs, Carol

 Comment Written 21-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 22-Jun-2024
    Thanks, Carol. Behavior mod. is a wonderful tool to have when working with kids. -Bill
Comment from Sallyo
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This desire to have enough tomorrow is something even animals share. One of our dogs takes a treat to bed. She guards it all night and snarls at anyone who comes near her. Come morning she eats it.
Interesting piece of non-f that made me think about this matter in a different way.

 Comment Written 21-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 22-Jun-2024
    Thanks for your review and I loved your illustration! -Bill
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
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Hi William,
I know it's sad for children to be afraid to sleep and that something as basic as giving them a piece of bread can give them the security they need to sleep. I'm glad a solution was found for them. "Give us this day our daily bread..."

Take care,
and thanks for sharing,
Rhonda

 Comment Written 21-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 22-Jun-2024
    Thanks for your review, Rhonda. The key to this Behavior Modification tool and to get them to begin to trust that the bread means that every day there will be food. -Bill
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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We are lucky in life if we have never experienced hunger, and having enough food to eat is something that many of us take for granted. This sounds like a clever solution for these children to ensure their anxiety about hunger did not stop them from gaining a good night's sleep. I enjoyed this sweet natured story, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
    Thank you, Dolly, for your review. I have used this behavior modification concept as well with children diagnosed with a life-threatening disease. -bill
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
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What an amazing post and insight into the world of these poor, war-torn children. I would never have guessed that the fear of waking up hungry was enough to stop them sleeping. And how simple it was to treat that phobia. Your visual is of the sweetest child and perfectly complements your faultless story. Thank you so much, William, for sharing this very memorable and poignant story. Take care Debbie

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
    Debbie, I know how deeply respected you are on this website. Thank you for your review. Bill
Comment from patcelaw
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This is very well written and I enjoyed very much listening to it. My daughter is here visiting with me from Kansas and she read the article as well and she thinks it's very well written as well. Have a good day God bless and I hope to see more of your excellent work. Patricia.

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
    I've been a part of FS for a long time but I'm not as active as I used to be. Feel free to review my profile. I am currently swamped with promoting two of my last five books, A New Way to Hope and Teachable Moments. This has caused me to step
    away from FS. Thank you for your review, Pat. You have reviewed several of my pieces and always with such grace. -Bill
Comment from joann r romei
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This makes a lot of sense, hunger pains are horrible to experience, and one does not forget the feeling, especially when we need to eat three times a day,

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
    Joann, you made me smile. Thanks for a thoughtful review.
    - Bill
Comment from Brenda Strauser
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What a powerful story. I enjoyed reading it. Your story was well written and easy to follow along. It was also very interesting. Very good job on this poem.

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
    Thank you, Brenda, for your review. -Bill
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
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What a great story and a very wise man that doctor was to have figured out what would help the children. Those of us living witha grocery store on every corner and money to buy what we need will never know what these innocents go through. I did see one tiny typo that i will point out for you to fix. (pscychologist) Thank you for sharing this.



 Comment Written 20-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
    Thank you! For the six and for pointing out my error, which I have fixed.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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Thank you for sharing this God given wisdom with us. This is a very special post and I enjoyed reading. Yes, teachable moments are important. Wonderful post.

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
    Thanks, Barbara. -Bill